During the incident Mr North gave resuscitation instructions to Mr Waggett’s wife and neighbour Gary Thompson until the paramedics arrived.

Mr Waggett “died” in his wife’s arms as his sons Mylo, three, and Koby, one, slept nearby at their home in Malpas, Newport. It took seven electric shocks from the paramedics before he was resuscitated.

Mr Waggett, who has since met the team who saved his life, said: “I don’t remember anything for six days before and six days afterwards, but it’s lovely to be back in my own home with my wife and family.”

Acting regional director of Ambulance Services for South- East Wales, Gordon Roberts, said Mr Waggett was clinically dead for 18 minutes before being saved by “an outstanding example of teamwork”.